HRS Installs Hydrogen Station at Kourou Space Center
French hydrogen refueling station manufacturer HRS is expanding into French Guiana with the installation of a station at the Kourou Space Center. A refueling demonstration is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, from the HRS40 station at Saint-Exupéry, ahead of the HYGUANE project aimed at developing heavy hydrogen mobility in the region.
A Strategic Project at the Kourou Space Port
HRS announces the installation of an HRS14 station at the Kourou Space Center, ordered in December 2024 by ALLDIS-NERIUS as part of the HYGUANE (Hydrogène Guyanais À Neutralité Environnementale) project. This station is expected to catalyze the development of heavy hydrogen mobility and initiate the low-carbon transport transition in the Guyanese territory. The demonstration on Tuesday, June 24, will include the refueling of a HYLIKO 350 bar truck featuring the colors of ESA (European Space Agency), CNES, and MT-Aerospace, operated from the HRS40 station located in Saint-Exupéry in July 2025. This event aims to promote the hydrogen ecosystem of the space port and the stakeholders in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
An Established Industrial Position in Europe
HRS has a network of 31 high-capacity stations installed, representing a total capacity of over 6 tons per day, and offers a scalable range from 300 kg to 4 tons per day. The company operates a production site in Grenoble capable of assembling up to 180 stations per year with lead times of 6 to 12 weeks, and has a unique testing area in Europe for testing and developing its solutions. HRS also offers a comprehensive service including maintenance, 24/7 assistance, 365 days a year, and real-time supervision via its unique 'control room' in Europe. All station terminals are dual-pressure, equipped with 350 bar, 350-HF, and 700 bar nozzles, suitable for all hydrogen mobility needs.
